NEDA raises funds for advocacy and educational programs, spreads awareness about eating disorders and provides support for the local community. NEDA holds more than 65 walks each year, a news release said.

In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or an eating disorder not otherwise specified , the release said.